STAR SEED (BENIH BINTANG)
2025

This story follows an adventure deep within a mystical forest, where plants bloom and thrive with the descent of stardust. These celestial seeds are seen as symbols of life and hope, nurturing the forest’s growth into a lush, vibrant haven. However, mechanical creatures emerge, threatening to destroy the harmony of the forest. Through the power of the star seeds, which embody the essence of goodness, the mechanical menace is vanquished. In its place, new, radiant sprouts begin to flourish, symbolizing renewal and resilience.

Project Type: Animated Short Film
Production: Rimbun Project & Suntoon Studio
Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Experimental
Runtime: 03.33 minutes
Animation Style: Hand-drawn crayon textures combined with motion graphics animation
Technical Specifications: 2K, 16:9, mp4
Completion Date: November 28, 2024
Partnerships: Tabon, Studio Kalahan, Klub Makan Siang, Keroncong Gadis Gendhis
Screenings:
– Strength, CRAFT International Animation Festival 2025
– Sowan Exhibition, Studio Kalahan, Yogyakarta

Credit
Director: Wahyu Nurul Iman
Producer: Sofa Maria
Mentor: Heri Dono
Music Composer: Dimawan Krisnowo Adji
Asset Artists: Gesito Arhant, Muhammad Arsyad, Oktavian Aryo, Nathania Anya, Wahyu Nurul Iman
Animator: Giyas Fauzi Rasyid & Wahyu Nurul Iman
Composition Artist: Wahyu Nurul Iman
Music Collaborator: Keroncong Gadis Gendhis, Setyaji Mayyah Swara, Ballada Yordan Pranat
Compositor & Editor: Wahyu Nurul Iman
Production Support: Siti Adiyati, Heri Dono, Entang Wiharso, Samuel Indratma

Poster

Making of Star Seed